How far is Datong from Vientiane?
The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Datong (Datong Yungang Airport) is 1654 miles / 2663 kilometers / 1438 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Datong (DAT) is 2165 miles / 3484 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 8 minutes.
Wattay International Airport – Datong Yungang Airport
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Distance from Vientiane to Datong
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vientiane to Datong. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1654.417 miles
- 2662.525 kilometers
- 1437.649 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 1658.359 miles
- 2668.870 kilometers
- 1441.075 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Vientiane to Datong?
The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Datong Yungang Airport is 3 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vientiane and Datong?
The time difference between Vientiane and Datong is 1 hour. Datong is 1 hour ahead of Vientiane.
Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Datong Yungang Airport (DAT)
On average, flying from Vientiane to Datong generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 418 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Vientiane to Datong
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Datong Yungang Airport (DAT).
Airport information
| Origin | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E |
| Destination | Datong Yungang Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Datong |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | DAT |
| ICAO Code: | ZBDT |
| Coordinates: | 40°3′37″N, 113°28′55″E |